Biological, Functional & Whole-Body Evaluation — Glen Allen, Richmond, Virginia
The Mercury Tri-Test is one of the most advanced and accurate ways to measure mercury burden in the body, especially for patients who have had amalgam fillings, chronic inflammation, unexplained fatigue, neurological symptoms, or long-term exposure to heavy metals. At Virginia Biological Dentistry in Glen Allen, serving Richmond, Virginia, Washington DC area and Maryland we use the Mercury Tri-Test because it aligns with our holistic, metal-free, functional approach to oral and whole-body health.
Unlike traditional blood or urine tests, the Mercury Tri-Test distinguishes between:
often released from dental amalgam fillings, contaminated water exposure, or environmental toxins.
commonly found in seafood and environmental sources.
which varies significantly from person to person and helps us decide the safest approach to detox or amalgam removal.
This gives a complete picture of how much mercury is present in your system and how effectively your body is clearing it. This insight is essential before performing safe mercury removal, metal detox support, or developing an individualized wellness plan.
Mercury exposure from amalgam fillings does not affect every patient the same way.
Biological dentistry recognizes that:
Mercury vapor released from old or cracked amalgam fillings can accumulate in tissues
Detox pathways (glutathione, liver pathways, kidney filtration) vary widely
Some patients are genetically more sensitive to mercury
Mercury burden may worsen systemic issues including inflammation, fatigue, immune dysregulation, or neurological symptoms
The Mercury Tri-Test helps us measure actual burden, not assumptions — allowing Dr. Hart to create the safest, personalized approach to mercury-free dentistry.
At Virginia Biological Dentistry, we are committed to providing mercury safe and mercury-free dental care. For patients who may be suffering from metal toxicity, we are pleased to offer the patented Mercury Tri-Test.® This blood metals panel uses samples of your blood, hair, and urine to determine your body’s mercury level and how effectively it will be able to eliminate it. This clinical metal testing can be a useful tool in helping our biological dentists in Glen Allen, Virginia develop a mercury detoxification program for you.
Total mercury load (organic + inorganic)
Mercury from amalgam fillings vs. dietary or environmental exposure
Whether detox pathways are overwhelmed
Whether the patient is a candidate for safe SMART mercury removal
How quickly or slowly their body eliminates metals
Tailored detox strategies based on biology, not guesswork
This test is especially beneficial for patients who:
Have or previously had silver amalgam fillings
Are planning safe mercury removal
Experience unexplained fatigue, brain fog, headaches, tingling, or mood changes
Had occupational or environmental exposure
Follow a high-seafood diet
Have autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions
Want a full biological health picture as part of holistic care
The Mercury Tri-Test uses a combination of blood, urine, and hair analysis to evaluate:
How much mercury is in your body
Which type of mercury is elevated
How effectively your detoxification pathways are functioning
The results help our biological dental team craft a precise, safe, and individualized plan for detox support or mercury-free restorative treatment.
At Virginia Biological Dentistry, we are committed to providing mercury safe and mercury-free dental care. For patients who may be suffering from metal toxicity, we are pleased to offer the patented Mercury Tri-Test. This blood metals panel uses samples of your blood, hair, and urine to determine your body’s mercury level and how effectively it will be able to eliminate it. This clinical metal testing can be a useful tool in helping our biological dentists in Glen Allen, Virginia develop a mercury detoxification program for you.
The Mercury Tri-Test evaluates mercury burden using a three-sample method: blood, urine, and hair.
Each sample helps us understand:
How much mercury is in your body
What type of mercury (inorganic from amalgams vs. organic from seafood)
How effectively your body detoxifies and removes mercury
This multilayered approach gives a real-world picture of your true mercury exposure—not just what is circulating at one moment.
The Mercury Tri-Test uses samples of your blood, hair, and urine to determine the levels of mercury in your body and your mercury excretion ability.
The test analyzes three critical areas:
Primarily from amalgam fillings, environmental exposure, contaminated water, or occupational sources.
Most often from seafood consumption and environmental pollution.
Shows how well your kidneys, liver, and glutathione pathways can eliminate mercury.
Understanding these factors helps us design safe SMART mercury removal, biological detox support, and individualized wellness plans.
Challenge tests, or “provocation tests,” have been used for many years to diagnose mercury toxicities. These urine tests are designed to determine how much mercury you have been exposed to and is stored in your system. However, challenge testing is not well-regulated, does not reflect how much long-term exposure someone has had, does not show how well a patient can eliminate the toxins and can result in several issues in interpretation. The Mercury Tri-Test is designed to overcome these issues by testing multiple sources—blood, hair, and urine—as well as the relative levels of both methylmercury and inorganic mercury in the body.
Most standard mercury tests measure:
Only one compartment (usually blood or urine)
Only one type of mercury
Only current exposure—not long-term body burden
Cannot tell source, such as amalgam vs. food
The Mercury Tri-Test is the only test that:
Distinguishes organic vs. inorganic mercury
Measures detox efficiency
Reveals chronic body burden, not just recent exposure
Helps identify hidden risks from amalgam fillings
Uses a patented mercury speciation technology
This is one of the most important questions.
DMSA/DMPS challenge tests artificially force the body to dump metals by giving a strong chelating agent. This can:
Mobilize mercury unsafely
Redistribute metals to the brain and organs
Stress kidneys and liver
Produce misleadingly high or inaccurate results
Pose risks to sensitive patients
It measures what your body naturally eliminates under normal conditions—making it:
Safer for sensitive patients
More accurate
More reflective of true chronic exposure
Approved for biological & functional medical evaluations
For biological dentistry, the Tri-Test is the gold standard for evaluating patients before safe mercury removal.
Yes.
It requires no chelators, no provocation agents, and no medication. It simply analyzes naturally occurring mercury levels in:
Blood
Urine
Hair
It is safe for adults of all ages and most patients preparing for safe amalgam removal.
Have silver amalgam fillings
Are planning safe mercury removal
Experience chronic fatigue, brain fog, tingling, or mood changes
Eat seafood regularly
Had occupational or environmental exposure
Struggle with inflammation or autoimmune symptoms
Want a full biological and functional health assessment
Whether excess mercury is present
Whether detox pathways are overwhelmed
Whether mercury type matches your symptoms
Whether your body is retaining mercury abnormally
While no single test provides a diagnosis, Tri-Test results combined with biological dental evaluation can strongly clarify whether mercury may be contributing to systemic or dental-related symptoms.
No fasting needed
Continue normal diet (unless otherwise instructed)
Avoid fish for 48 hours before the blood draw if possible
No chelation supplements for several days before testing
Our team will provide personalized instructions.
Most patients receive results within 10–14 days.
We will review the findings in detail and create a biological, mercury-safe plan if needed.
Mercury stored in tissues
Slowed detox pathways
Residual inorganic mercury in organs
Organic mercury from seafood or environment
The Tri-Test provides insight into long-term mercury status and detox needs—even years after removal.
Schedule an appointment now or call (804) 381-6238 or email at info@virginiabiologicaldentistry.com to learn more.
